Choose the Right Synonym for conspicuous

noticeable, remarkable, prominent, outstanding, conspicuous, salient, striking mean attracting notice or attention. noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation.
a piano recital with no noticeable errors remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment.
a film of remarkable intelligence and wit prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background.
a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.
honored for her outstanding contributions to science conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind.
conspicuous bureaucratic waste salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it.
the salient points of the speech striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision.
the region's striking poverty

Examples of conspicuous in a Sentence

Conspicuous species of large organisms with small populations are vulnerable—and several fishes and marine mammals, including Steller's sea cow, have succumbed.— Stephen Jay Gould, Natural History, June 1991Its most conspicuous feature was knee breeches, which showed off his well-turned legs and feet.— Richard Ellmann, Oscar Wilde, 1984
There were a number of conspicuous changes to the building.
The sign was placed in a very conspicuous spot.
The bird has a conspicuous red head.
She felt very conspicuous in her pink coat.
He was uncomfortable about his conspicuous weight gain.
The business was a conspicuous success.

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